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Happy Tuesday, everyone!! First off, I want to show you this week's new blog candy. The winner this week will receive a custom-embroidered Gypsy tote bag! These fabulous bags are embroidered by my friend Myrel France, who does such fantastic work. Isn't that font too cute? And check out that Cricut green!! To enter, just leave a comment on today's post, and then come back each day during the week to leave a comment on each day's post. If you'd like to order your own Gypsy tote bag, you can just email Myrel directly at myrelf@aol.com. Thanks, Myrel for sponsoring this week's giveaway!!

This Gypsy bag is has a double handle, and is plenty spacious.

Check that out - I've got my Gypsy in there, along with my wallet and sunglasses case, and there's still room.

And for today's project, I want to share a card that Nana Susan made. She used the Stamping cartridge to cut "Hello" at 1 inch in pink and green. Btw, I think that the Stamping cartridge is one of the very BEST cartridges for card makers - it is incredibly useful with some great images and a perfect variety of sentiments.

The paper is from Stampin' Up, and the flowers were hand-cut from the paper and then punched with a Martha Stewart Starburst punch. Susan distressed the flowers by rolling the edges in water and bending up randomly. The ribbon is also from Stampin' Up.

Soft colors with a distressed finish. So beautiful and feminine.

The punched out middle and threaded buttons add a unique touch.

The inside of the card is simple, yet perfectly coordinating.

Check back later today as I will be announcing the two winners of the 3 month Cricut Circle membership!!

Beauitful card, I love the soft colors and the lightly distressed look of the card. It is embellished just right and I think anyone would be so happy to receive this card in the mail! The bag is super cute and I will have to order me one! LOL

I'm so far behind, but that doesn't mean I can't be fashionable!! Just a few years behind getting my gypsy, but I would love having a custom embroidered tote for it. Sew cute!!! Love the card as well, you all do such great work. Thanks for the offer.

Lovely card. Love the colors and that you decorated the inside too! I have never used the stamping cartridge- I will have to look more closely at it. Love how you rolled the edges of the card. That gypsy bag is too cute- would love to win.Molly

This card is beautiful. I love the colors you used. I can invision your craft area and it just makes me think of soft colors and lots of sunlight! I hope you share a photo of your craft space sometime! I love to see where everyone is working their magic!dsc105@live.com

What a gorgeous, gorgeous card! The soft colours and distressed edges are so beautiful. Wow!I love that bag, too! I've never seen one on those before. What a super idea!! I love the fun, personalized font (especially in green, my favourite colour!).

About Me

Monique Griffith

Rocklin, CA, United States

The Monique Griffith Design Team consists of 4 Cricut Designers: Monique, Wendy Lawrence, Susan Rees and Becca Rees. We specialize in making Cricut Project Kits that you can make on your own with your Cricut, learning more about your bug in the process. You just need your Cricut Expression, the required cartridge(s), and a few basic tools. The directions come with a Cricut Cut Chart that shows you line by line exactly what you'll need to cut on your machine, with all of the settings for each cut. There are also well-organized written instructions and color photographs. We pride ourselves on our detailed designs, and on teaching others how to most effectively design with the Cricut. Currently, we have have downloadable directions on sale for only $5, and there are over 50 projects to choose from.